FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 18, 2008

CONTACT:
Lynn Kooyers, Zoning Administrator
Charter Township of Filer
231-723-3138 x 10

Lynn Wilson, AICP
Mead & Hunt, Inc.
(517) 321-8334 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF FILER TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE ON PLANNING ACTIVITIES

Filer Township, MI—The Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Filer invites the public to attend an open house event on Tuesday, April 29th at the Filer Township Hall at 7:00 p.m. The Planning Commission has been working since December, 2007 on an evaluation of the current Master Land Use Plan, the creation of a Strategic Plan and identification of related changes to the Zoning Ordinance. After hosting a series of four focus groups from January through March, basic ideas have been developed about modifications to current planning policies. Ideas include changes to the Future Land Use Map, modification to policy statements and updated action items.

The open house will present the planning ideas that have come out of the process so far using a series of “information stations.” Planning Commissioners and guests will be invited to rotate through the stations where they will vote on options and offer comments and suggestions.

People who are interested but unable to attend may view project information and offer comments on the project website which is linked to area webpages including the Alliance for Economic Success, Manistee County and the City of Manistee.

Filer Township is currently experiencing a period of rapid growth in our Commercial District as well as expansion and growth in our existing Lakefront Industrial District. By meeting with residents, business owners and industry as we develop our Strategic Plan, we hope to encourage community wide participation in the long-term vision for our future. There are a variety of interests and needs in our community. We are striving to create a plan that supports the future growth of the township in a positive way.
--Lynn Kooyers, Filer Township Zoning Administrator